Active Shortage

MEDROL

PFIZER CANADA ULC

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of MEDROL in Canada?

Yes. MEDROL 4MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 27, 2026).

Why is MEDROL not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will MEDROL be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is November 30, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file3 products · 1 same form & route

Expected resolution~18 days remaining (estimate)

Affected strength4MG

Report last updated2026-10-27

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Other Products

MEDROL

PFIZER CANADA ULC

16MG · DIN 00036129

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DEPO-MEDROL

PFIZER CANADA ULC

80MG · DIN 00030767

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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SOLU-MEDROL

PFIZER CANADA ULC

1G · DIN 00036137

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

00030988

Strength

4MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

METHYLPREDNISOLONE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History

2026-10-27

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from PFIZER CANADA ULC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

40MG · DIN 02511053

40MG · DIN 02511045

20MG · DIN 02511061

DIN 02544040

5MG · DIN 01947664

10MG · DIN 01947672